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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,745.95, 25,890.66 and 12,767.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,745.95, 25,890.66 and 12,767.22 is: 17,633.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,745.95 : 25,890.66 = 12,767.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,745.95/25,890.66 = 12,767.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,745.95x = 25,890.66 × 12,767.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,745.95x = 330,551,752.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,551,752.17/18,745.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,633.24

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